Hexagram 42 · 益 yì

Benefit · line 3

六三:益之用凶事,无咎。有孚中行,告公用圭。

The third line, divided, shows increase given to its subject by means of what is evil, so that he shall (be led to good), and be without blame. Let him be sincere and pursue the path of the Mean, (so shall he secure the recognition of the ruler, like) an officer who announces himself to his prince by the symbol of his rank.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 42 Benefit · Judgement

益:利有攸往,利涉大川。

Yî indicates that (in the state which it denotes) there will be advantage in every movement which shall be undertaken, that it will be advantageous (even) to cross the great stream.

James Legge, 1882